Nominate a Community Action Group

Community Action Program

Application Process

PAST APPLICANTS MUST RE-APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR 2027 ELECTION.

We are done accepting 2026 ballot applications. Application window for our 2027 election opens January 1, 2026.

Nominee Selection

Nominees are chosen at the discretion of the General Manager and/or current Board Members.

We give favor to groups and organizations that are Austin-based and support the Austin Community. Broad areas of support include, local, organic and sustainable food efforts, the environment and programs that support the health and well-being of the people in our community.

Organizations Must:

Have proof of 501(c)(3) non-profit status
Be non-sectarian
Be non-partisan
Be local and provide services locally.
Submit nomination for 2026 by August 31st, 2025.

Support

Once the non-profits have been selected through the election process each group will be contacted so that we can best assess timing, support needed and possible volunteer opportunities. Our support will include:

Collecting cash donations at the registers for a period of one month.
Collecting donations of needed items that we may sell here at Wheatsville Food Co-op such as pantry items or pet food.
Awareness/outreach: we will have signs, announcements, tabling opportunities, social media mentions, articles in our newsletter and weekly emails about your non-profit.
Receive volunteer support from our staff if needed.

Nominate a Community Action Group

Name of local non-profit organization you wish to have considered for a place on the ballot.

Contact Person's Name

Contact Person's Email

Area Code

Phone Number

Organization Street/PO Box Mailing Address

Street Address

City

State / Province / Region

Zip / Postal Code

Community Group's Website

Please summarize your organization and how the funds will be used in two sentences or less

Short Description of what this organization does

This short description may be used on the ballot. Limited to 66 characters (about 8 words).

What local services does this group provide to help support the Austin community?

How does their mission align with Wheatsville Food Co-op?

You may include the mission and purpose statement if the organization has one.

Date when 501(C)(3) status was granted

Does the organization receive national funding?

When was 990 last filed or why not, or why is the organization exempt?

What is the Annual Fiscal Year Budget?

Please list grants, sponsorships, and other support

Link to FaceBook (optional)

Link to Twitter (optional)

Link to Instagram (optional)